Beloved, is the tragic tale of a black woman who escaped slavery, but had to make the ultimate sacrifice to do it. Set years after the Civil War, Sethe has been plunged back into the very life she tried so hard to be rid of. Reminded of the sacrifice she had to make. All happening the day a very strange girl comes to town. But she doesn't know it. This mysterious beauty is Sethe's biggest nightmare came true. Who this girl is, is one of the many mysteries that wil be unraveled when reading this book. What is Sethe's big sacrifice is another. Sethe is a survivor of one of the biggest events of history. But now she is faced with the biggest challenge of all, facing the biggest sacrifice she ever had to make, again. Will she still still be a survivor? You'll have to read to find out.
"They forgot her like a bad dream"
( Morrison 274)
Why This Book is Outstanding/ Why it was Placed on the List
This book is outstanding because it makes the reader look at a very somber,and morbid situation. Though most people dislike books like this, I think this one is different, because there is so much feeling and realness in this book, that the reader can't help but fall in love with it. You look at the character Sethe, and you just can't help but think and try to place yourself in her shoes. " Would I really do what she did?". This book makes the reader think about the situations of its characters and it creates imagine if situations,but with you in the characters place. Toni Morrison's use of the dialougue for the characters makes the book even more appealing. The language is actually how people would've talked back then, and that's what made the book so interesting. The very somber, but real situation and the personality and dialougue of the characters makes the book a must read! I believe it was placed on the list because of the fact it is so real. The author uses many powerful dialogues(example above) to portray her characters in the best way possible. I give it four out of five stars!!!!
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Who I Would Reccomend it To/ Why I would Reccomend it
Anyone who likes realistic books must read this book. In my opinion it is as real as you could imagine. There were instances where I thought I was Sethe, Denver, and even Stamp Paid myself! I would reccomend this book because it is a very real book. The situation is real, the emotions of the characters are real, everything in this book seemed like it was actually happening around me. And I am sure other readers will feel the same way.
Things the Reader should keep in mind/Tips
The book is placed many years after the Civil War, however there are many occasions where the author flashes back to the characters when they are still slaves
Keep an eye on the many different characters,or you will be confused
Beloved Should be older then Denver *important*
Remember,there are going to be many flashbacks
Character List/ Descriptions
Sethe- very independent, feels as if she needs no one, however becomes very vulnerable.
Paul D- loving, is at times cowardly/afraid of things that aren't common
Denver- forced to grow up faster then she should, very caring and cautious
Beloved- You can find out about her yourself ;]
Stamp Paid- very fatherly towards everyone
Discussion Topics for After the Book
Do you think Sethe was a survivour?
Do you think Beloved really "came back" for love, or for vengeance?
Who,in your opinion, was the hero in this book?
What do you think made Paul D come back?
Who do you realte most to in this book, and why?
and any others you can think of!!!
Works Cited
Morrison, Toni. Beloved. New York: Penguin Books USA Inc, 1988
"I am Beloved and she is Mine"(Morrison 210)
Synopsis
Beloved, is the tragic tale of a black woman who escaped slavery, but had to make the ultimate sacrifice to do it. Set years after the Civil War, Sethe has been plunged back into the very life she tried so hard to be rid of. Reminded of the sacrifice she had to make. All happening the day a very strange girl comes to town. But she doesn't know it. This mysterious beauty is Sethe's biggest nightmare came true. Who this girl is, is one of the many mysteries that wil be unraveled when reading this book. What is Sethe's big sacrifice is another. Sethe is a survivor of one of the biggest events of history. But now she is faced with the biggest challenge of all, facing the biggest sacrifice she ever had to make, again. Will she still still be a survivor? You'll have to read to find out.
"They forgot her like a bad dream"
( Morrison 274)Why This Book is Outstanding/ Why it was Placed on the List
This book is outstanding because it makes the reader look at a very somber,and morbid situation. Though most people dislike books like this, I think this one is different, because there is so much feeling and realness in this book, that the reader can't help but fall in love with it. You look at the character Sethe, and you just can't help but think and try to place yourself in her shoes. " Would I really do what she did?". This book makes the reader think about the situations of its characters and it creates imagine if situations,but with you in the characters place. Toni Morrison's use of the dialougue for the characters makes the book even more appealing. The language is actually how people would've talked back then, and that's what made the book so interesting. The very somber, but real situation and the personality and dialougue of the characters makes the book a must read! I believe it was placed on the list because of the fact it is so real. The author uses many powerful dialogues(example above) to portray her characters in the best way possible. I give it four out of five stars!!!!
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Who I Would Reccomend it To/ Why I would Reccomend it
Anyone who likes realistic books must read this book. In my opinion it is as real as you could imagine. There were instances where I thought I was Sethe, Denver, and even Stamp Paid myself! I would reccomend this book because it is a very real book. The situation is real, the emotions of the characters are real, everything in this book seemed like it was actually happening around me. And I am sure other readers will feel the same way.
Things the Reader should keep in mind/Tips
The book is placed many years after the Civil War, however there are many occasions where the author flashes back to the characters when they are still slavesKeep an eye on the many different characters,or you will be confused
Beloved Should be older then Denver *important*
Remember,there are going to be many flashbacks
Character List/ Descriptions
Sethe- very independent, feels as if she needs no one, however becomes very vulnerable.Paul D- loving, is at times cowardly/afraid of things that aren't common
Denver- forced to grow up faster then she should, very caring and cautious
Beloved- You can find out about her yourself ;]
Stamp Paid- very fatherly towards everyone
Discussion Topics for After the Book
Do you think Sethe was a survivour?Do you think Beloved really "came back" for love, or for vengeance?
Who,in your opinion, was the hero in this book?
What do you think made Paul D come back?
Who do you realte most to in this book, and why?
and any others you can think of!!!
Works Cited
Morrison, Toni. Beloved. New York: Penguin Books USA Inc, 1988